Posted inBasketball / Sports Gallery & Podcast: UNI Pre-Conference, Practice by Branding IronMarch 19, 20150 Sports Editor Matthew Fabian http://www.uwbrandingiron.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Matts-Rant.mp3 Photo: David Demic.Larry Shyatt watches his team in the open practice at KeyArena. Shyatt indicated in the press conference the appearance in the Tournament would be treated similar to any road trip the Cowboys have faced this year. Photo: David Demic.The Wyoming Cowboys have open practice at KeyArena in Seattle. This was the first chance for Cowboys fans and media to watch the team since they made the trip to the NCAA Tournament. Photo: David Demic.Larry Shyatt addresses the media before Wyoming’s open practice. Shyatt said at the press conference that this was the best group of individuals, including the coaching staff, that he has been around for his 40 years in basketball. Photo: David Demic.Jeremy Liebermann stretches during Wyoming’s open practice. Liebermann is a true Freshman and is playing key bench minutes for the Cowboys this season. Photo: David DemicLarry Shyatt talks to the media at KeyArena in Wyoming’s tournament site. This is Shyatt’s first NCAA Tournament appearance as a head coach. Photo: David DemicSenior Forward Larry Nance, Jr. happily answers questions of the media at Wyoming’s press conference. Nance is averaging 16 points and 7 rebounds a game this season. Photo: David DemicLarry Shyatt jovially answers questions for the media. Shyatt has surpassed 100 career wins at Wyoming with 103 after the Mountain West Conference Tournament. Photo: David DemicLarry Shyatt takes a charge during practice drills at Wyoming’s open practice. Shyatt wants to keep all practices positive and light-hearted going into Wyoming’s game vs. UNI. Photo: David DemicSenior guard Riley Grabau addresses the media before Wyoming’s open practice at KeyArena. Grabau is 3rd all-time in Wyoming made 3-point shots. Photo: David DemicSenior forward Larry Nance, Jr. takes a jump shot during Wyoming’s open practice at KeyArena in Seattle in preparation for UNI on Friday. This is Wyoming’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2002. Photo: David DemicSenior forward Larry Nance, Jr. talks about his matchup against UNI’s Seth Tuttle in Friday’s Tournament game. Tuttle is averaging 15 points and 7 rebounds a game this season. Photo: David DemicLarry Shyatt looks on as Larry Nance, Jr. attempts to dunk two basketballs in one jump. Nance, along with other Cowboy players, have helped give Laramie the nickname Dunk Town,USA. Photo: David DemicSenior forward Larry Nance, Jr. looks on during Wyoming’s open practice at KeyArena on Thursday. Nance, along with senior forward Derek Cooke, Jr., is tasked to slow down UNI’s senior forward Seth Tuttle. Share this:ShareFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailPrint Branding Iron More by Branding Iron